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Kevin Cramer, North Dakota Republican: U.S. should ‘acknowledge’ Khashoggi’s killing

Saudi Arabia is "an ally with some serious flaws," said North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer, reacting to a new UN report finding "credible evidence" that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was likely killed at the behest of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

June 19, 2019

Richard Shelby: Jeff Sessions hasn’t dismissed a 2020 Alabama Senate run

Sen. Richard Shelby said Wednesday that former Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, who left his post to serve as President Trump's attorney general until November 2018, is considering another run for Alabama Senate in 2020.

June 19, 2019

Angus King: Trump admin.’s Iran strategy ‘dangerous’: ‘A situation that’s ripe for war’

Sen. Angus King, an Armed Services Committee member, said Wednesday that he does not understand the Trump administration's game plan with Iran, adding he's afraid a "misunderstanding" could cause armed conflict.

June 19, 2019

Jim Himes: Robert Mueller ‘will get subpoenaed’ to discuss his report

Rep. Jim Himes said Wednesday a subpoena will be issued for former special counsel Robert Mueller to testify in front of Congress about his probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election -- and whether anyone on President Trump's team conspired in that effort.

June 19, 2019

Sarah Huckabee Sanders ‘extremely serious’ about Arkansas governor run: report

Outgoing White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is "seriously" considering a run for the governor of Arkansas, according to a new report released Wednesday.

June 19, 2019

Donald Trump Jr. at Orlando rally: Joe Biden discusses government failure ‘as he’s groping someone’

First son Donald Trump Jr. took time Tuesday to mock Democratic presidential candidate Joseph R. Biden in a speech to a Florida audience ahead of President Trump's 2020 announcement.

June 19, 2019

Mitch McConnell says 9/11 victims will be taken care of

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that Congress will approve legislation extending relief to people suffering from the effects of the 2001 terrorist attacks, responding to accusations he's a roadblock.

June 18, 2019

Adam Schiff: ‘Time is running out’ for Robert Mueller to testify; threatens subpoena

Adam Schiff warned special counsel Robert Mueller that "time is running out" for him to testify in front of Congress on his own volition about investigated collusion and obstruction by President Trump's administration.

June 18, 2019

The Orlando Sentinel offers 2020 presidential endorsement: Anyone but Trump

The Orlando Sentinel offered the paper's official 2020 presidential endorsement Tuesday ahead of President Trump's campaign kickoff within the city.

June 18, 2019

Mitch McConnell: Democrats pushing for D.C. Statehood is ‘full bore socialism’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he is happy to be the "grim reaper when it comes to the Democrat's socialist agenda," including blocking measures that would grant Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico statehood.

June 18, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez: U.S. ‘running concentration camps’ on southern border; Trump a ‘fascist’ president

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Monday in an Instagram live video that the U.S. "is running concentration camps on our southern border."

June 18, 2019

Trump praises supporters outside Orlando stadium: ‘Fake news’ won’t report ‘Republican enthusiasm’

President Trump touted Tuesday the "Republican enthusiasm" outside of the venue housing his 2020 kickoff rally while blasting "fake news" for not covering his base's excitement.

June 18, 2019

Jon Stewart hits back at Mitch McConnell: ‘I didn’t mean to interrupt them with their jobs!’

Comedian Jon Stewart hit back at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Monday after the Kentucky Republican said he didn't know why Mr. Stewart was so "bent out of shape" when addressing Congress about the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.

June 18, 2019

50% of voters say Donald Trump should be impeached: Fox News poll

A new Fox News poll released Monday found that half of Americans surveyed said President Trump should be impeached.

June 17, 2019

Don Beyer, Ted Lieu accuse Jared Kushner of Hatch Act violations, call for investigation

Reps. Don Beyer and Ted Lieu asked the U.S. Office of Special Counsel Monday to investigate whether White House senior adviser and President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, violated the Hatch Act, which prevents federal employees from using their office for political activities.

June 17, 2019

Donald Trump tweets Fox News chyron verbatim about Iran uranium stockpile violations

President Trump briefly responded Monday to Iran's announcement that it would purposely violate its international nuclear deal by exceeding its uranium stockpile limit in 10 days.

June 17, 2019

Joe Biden maintains large lead, but 77 percent of voters could still change their minds: Poll

While presidential candidate Joseph R. Biden may be currently leading the Democratic field by a considerable margin, more than three-quarters of Democratic voters are open to considering a different candidate, a new poll released Monday found.

June 17, 2019

McConnell: Jon Stewart ‘bent out of shape’ for saying I ‘never’ help 9/11 responders unless shamed

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell responded Monday to criticisms by comedian Jon Stewart who said the Kentucky Republican "never" addresses 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund unless he is publicly shamed.

June 17, 2019

Richard Blumenthal calls for Robert Mueller to testify: ‘Part of his job’

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Monday that special counsel Robert Mueller needs to appear in front of Congress and testify on his report on investigated collusion and obstruction by President Trump's administration.

June 17, 2019

Pete Buttigieg leaves campaign trail to address South Bend police-involved shooting

Presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg said Sunday he has canceled several campaign events to return to his town of South Bend, Indiana, to address a fatal officer-involved shooting.

June 17, 2019